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Join us for the UK College of Dentistry’s Annual Fall Symposium & Alumni Weekend, Thursday, October 8 - Saturday, October 10, 2026. Don’t miss a fun weekend of reminiscing with fellow alumni, former and current faculty, staff, students, and friends. 

All College of Dentistry alumni are welcome, especially the Reunion Classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021. The Division of Periodontology will also celebrate its 60th anniversary. 

Hotel Information 

UKCD will have a block of rooms at a group rate of $229/per night for October 8-10 at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown, located at 369 W. Vine Street, Lexington.  Make hotel reservations ONLINE or by calling 859-231-9000 or toll free 1-877-539-1648 (and ask for the UK Dentistry block). 

Football Ticket Information (UK vs. LSU)

UKCD will have a block of lower-level mobile* tickets available for purchase on a first come, first served basis through our registration below.  Ticket price to be announced and will be issued to you digitally. Please make sure you use the email address you want your tickets sent to when registering. Tickets available in Fall 2026. 

*UK Athletics is excited to announce mobile ticketing for all UK Athletics home events! You’ll be able to avoid will call lines, waiting for tickets to arrive in the mail, enjoy quick and contactless entry into venues and easily access and transfer tickets to friends or family all from your mobile device!  For more details, see https://ukathletics.com/mobile-ticketing-central. 

Register for UKCD Homecoming

If you have received a CE certificate from the UK College of Dentistry after 2022, you likely already have an account in this system!  Try logging in with your preferred email first, or use the "forgot my password" function. 

If you aren't sure which email you may be signed up under, feel free to contact the Continuing Education department to verify your email.  You can reach them at 859-323-8187 (Meagan) and 859-323-8155 (Nathan)."

Or, click the 'create account and register' button if you have never used our CE system before.

 REGISTER

Weekend Preliminary Schedule

Thursday, October 8 

Class of 1966's 60th Anniversary Dinner
  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm
  • Location TBA
PERIO ONLY: Cocktail Hour at Host Hotel
  • 7:30 – 8:30 pm
  • Hilton Downtown Lexington
  • Big Blue Martini (Lobby Bar)

Friday, October 9 

College Open House, CE, and Alumni Meeting (FREE) - Located in NURS 115
  • 7:30-8:00 AM – Continental Breakfast 
  • 8:00-8:15 AM – Welcome and Annual Alumni Meeting and Scholarship Announcement (Dr. Higginbotham)
  • 8:15-8:45 AM – College Update from UKCD Dean Jeff Okeson 
  • 8:45-9:15 AM – Alumni Board Panel for Class of 2027 
  • 9:15-10:15 AM – CE, Speaker TBA 
  • 10:15 AM – Tour leaders to take groups over to college for tours​
Keeneland Fall Meet Horse Racing 
  • Time: Gates open at 11:00 AM Post time for the first race is 1:05 PM
  • Limited Reserved Tickets for Phoenix Room available; includes lunch – Limit 2 per alum 
Alumni Dinner at Spindletop Hall (All Classes) 
  • 6:30 – 9:00 PM
  • Location: Spindletop Hall
  • Full Dinner Buffet Included
  • Class Photos taken here
  • Distinguished Alumni Awards Presentation 

Saturday, October 10

Periodontology CE Course and Program Anniversary Luncheon at Mane on Main *
  • 7:30 AM Registration and Breakfast
  • 8:00-11:00 AM – CE Course 
    • Speaker: Dr. Joseph Khan, "Immediate Implant and Provisionalization: Lessons Learned Over 29 Years"
  • 11:30 AM-1:30 PM – Program Anniversary Luncheon

* Event open to all. 

50th Anniversary Brunch for the Class of 1976
  • 9:30 – 11:00 AM
  • Hosted by Dean Okeson at UK College of Dentistry   
UKCD Tailgate for UK vs. LSU Football Game
  • Tailgate will be 3 hours before kickoff (TBA)
  • Hosted near Kroger Field
  • Includes food and soft drinks
  • Cash bar available
  • Kids under 12 free   

Questions? Contact Ryan Vicini P: 859-323-6676 | E: rlvici2@uky.edu